By Terry Schmidt Pittsboro, NC – While the weather so far in North Carolina has been just hot, it seems to be a-changin. Are you ready for severe weather or hurricanes? Check out the Chatham CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)…
Month: September 2023
Property taxes can threaten seniors’ ability to age in place
By Stephanie Talbott Pittsboro, NC – Property taxes are a concern for most everyone, and this especially becomes problematic for seniors on fixed incomes. The ever-increasing property taxes could eventually force some people out of their homes, preventing them from aging…
Chatham County school board has concerns about NC Senate Bill 49 “Parents’ Bill of Rights”
Pittsboro, NC – During the September 8, Chatham County school board will vote on a resolution on clarification of North Carolina’s Senate Bill 49 “Parents’ Bill of Rights” From the meeting agenda – Senate Bill 49, Parent’s Bill of Rights…
Fighting discrimination: Our complaint against the Hispanic Liaison
By Gilbert Pagan Siler City, NC – Our organization filed a complaint of discrimination against El Vinculo Hispano on Sept 5, 2023 for denying us entry into the Hispanic Fiesta event to be held on Sept 16, 2023 in Siler…
Discover the impact of AI on society: A free event at 79°West
By Burney Waring Pittsboro, NC – Will artificial intelligence be the downfall of civilization or your favorite app? Will AI be a tool for every worker, or will it steal our jobs? Is AI a ‘glorified tape recorder,’ or humanity’s…
Andrew Waters: Your guide to farmland preservation in Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to welcome our new Farmland Preservation Coordinator, Andrew Waters. The Chatham County Board of Commissioners have prioritized the protection and development of agriculture by establishing and funding the…
ALE agents execute search warrant, unearth 28 felonies at Modern Life Deli and Drink
Pittsboro, NC – Following a long-term investigation, ALE special agents charged several individuals with multiple felonies and misdemeanors. On Thursday, September 7, 2023, ALE special agents executed a search warrant at Modern Life Deli and Drink, 46 Sanford Road, Pittsboro, NC.…
Beer in North Carolina is booming again, but craft breweries are slowly recovering
By Kevin Garcia-Galindo Raleigh, NC – Last week, Beer Serves America reported that the beer industry contributes 75,082 jobs and brings in about $1.8 billion in taxes to the state of North Carolina. Yet according to a local craft brewery…
Disappointed coach slams NCAA over Tez Walker’s eligibility denial
Chapel Hill, NC – Below is a statement from UNC head football coach Mack Brown after learning that the NCAA committee reviewing Tez Walker’s case has voted to deny the reinstatement of his eligibility. Statement from UNC head football coach…
Investigation into Hadeel Hikmat’s death expands with search warrants
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed search warrants Friday morning, September 8, 2023, at two Wake County locations as part of their ongoing investigation into the death of Hadeel Ghandhanfer Hikmat, age 34, of 736 Treviso Lane,…